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Mitsuyo Maeda (前田 光世, Maeda Mitsuyo, born November 18, 1878 – November 28, 1941), a Brazilian naturalized as Otávio Maeda (Portuguese pronunciation: [oˈtavju maˈedɐ]), was a Japanese judōka (judo practitioner) and prizefighter in no holds barred competitions.
Aug 7, 2013 · As Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu players we need to know the story of Mitsuyo Maeda, the man who brought his own style of ground focused Judo to Brazil which later the Gracy family made so famous. Mitsuyo Maeda was born on November 18, 1878 and died in November 28, 1941.
May 11, 2017 · Mitsuyo Maeda formed with Soishiro Satake the head of the second generation of Kodokan judoka which replaced the first by the beginning of the 20th century. Satake, with 1m 75cm and 80kg, had no match in amateur sumo but admitted that he himself wasn’t a match to Maeda in Judo.
Sep 23, 2014 · Mitsuyo Maeda's story did not stop with jiu-jitsu. The legendary Japanese Master, who re-shaped the martial arts world carried on his work in Para, Brazil and his academy still stands today. Home
Mitsuyo Maeda (前田 光世, Maeda Mitsuyo, born November 18, 1878 – November 28, 1941), a Brazilian naturalized as Otávio Maeda ( Portuguese pronunciation: [ oˈtavju maˈedɐ] ), was a Japanese judōka ( judo practitioner) and prizefighter in no holds barred competitions.
May 15, 2020 · Mitsuyo Maeda was perhaps the world's first modern age mixed martial artist. Known for travelling the world and challenging combat practitioners of all styles. Maeda (along with Soshihiro "Antônio" Satake) brought attention to Judo all across Europe and Brazil.
Feb 6, 2021 · Welcome to our first episode of BJJ Legacies where we explore the legacy and history of Mitsuyo Maeda. In this episode we take a brief look at the man who brought Jiu-Jitsu to Brazil. Be sure...
